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Lockheed P-2 Neptune
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The Lockheed P-2 Neptune (designated P2V by the United States Navy prior to September 1962) is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft. It was developed for the US Navy by Lockheed to replace the Lockheed PV-1 Ventura and PV-2 Harpoon, and was replaced in turn by the Lockheed P-3 Orion. Designed as a land-based aircraft, the Neptune never made a carrier landing, but a small number were converted and deployed as carrier-launched (using JATO assist), stop-gap nuclear bombers that would have to land on shore or ditch. The type was successful in export, and saw service with several armed forces.
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P-2 (P2V) Neptune | |
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SP-2H of VP-56 over the Atlantic. | |
Role | Maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare |
National origin | United States |
Manufacturer | Lockheed |
First flight | 17 May 1945 |
Introduction | March 1947 |
Retired | 1984 (military) 2011 (civilian) |
Status | Retired |
Primary users | United States Navy Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Royal Australian Air Force Royal Canadian Air Force |
Number built | 1,177 (total)[1] |
Variants | Kawasaki P-2J |
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